LMFM - The 11-1 Show - Podcasts

This year the Irish girl guides celebrate a huge milestone 110 years, Gillian Finan leader with the Lillys ladybirds in Newbrige and author of a history of the girl guides joined Sinéad for a chat about guiding history in Ireland and their plans for a big celebration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's most prolific singer/songwriter Eleanor Mc Evoy is celebrating 30 years in the music industry this year, she has released new music and is collaborating with Irish women in harmony for a re-imagining of A woman's heart one of the most enduring Irish songs which Eleanor wrote when she was in her early twenties. Hear Eleanor in conversation with Sinéad about life in lockdown, writing new m...

Top Irish celebrity skincare specialist Eavanna Breen founder of Akina skin and laser clinic was on hand with some great advice for keeping our skin looking healthy and vibrant despite the heat wave, Eavanna had great tips to avoid sun damage which can not only cause cancer but can age the skin. . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our children are growing up in a much more multicultural diverse world than previous generations, the family dynamic is changing with divorced, single and same sex couples raising children yet rarely is the discussion around racial, gender and sexual diversity discussed with our children. Laura Erskine our parenting expert wants to change this, she discusses how to broach these topics with our kid...

Joanna Briggs from Enfield Co. Meath knows all too well how importance autism assistance dogs are, her son Lucas who is 12 was diagnosed with Phelan Mc Dermid syndrome aged 3 and requires around the clock care, they received an assistance dog Elsa from Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland earlier this year and their lives have changed dramatically. Joanna told Sinéad exactly what level of care is needed...

Music returns to Townley Hall once again this summer as the annual Boyne Music festival returns, Sinéad meets festival directors and cousins Julie Anne Manning and Deirdre Brenner who have an exciting programme of events planned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find yourself constantly putting the needs of others before your own? Do you rush to the rescue of others constantly but never take time to rescue yourself from stress and strain? Are you a people pleaser? This is surprisingly common and in fact people pleasers are some of the loveliest most helpful people you could meet but what long term effect does this have on the person constantly plea...

In March last year Declan Cassidy a film director and producer from Mornington contracted covid and subsequently lost his taste and smell he set up the tasteless cuisine Facebook group in an attempt to bring people experiencing the same symptoms after covid together. Since he lost his sense of taste and smell he has been trying everything to stimulate his lost senses but he has had a break through...

Each month author Grace Tierney from Stamullan joins Sinéad to discuss the interesting and varied histories and stories behind the origins of words, This month the mystery word Jacquerie had us scratching our heads plus Grace explained how Buccaneer is linked to BBQ and the fascinating origin of the word rigmarole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Trim based Singer/songwriter folk legend Gerry Tully will be taking over LMFM Facebook for Saturday sets, Sinéad caught up with him ahead of his performance to discuss his long and interesting career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Busy mum of 4, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Therapist, Women’s Health Expert and all round super-woman, Jess Keniston has just launched the  Flow by Fittsteps App  which tailors exercise, food and self care regimes to the needs of the female body during the menstrual cycle. It aims to help women live their healthiest life through small simple changes, Sinéad caught up with Jess...

With over 25 years working in the travel industry and 14 years running her own agency Mandy Walsh has a wealth of experience and quite a few awards to her name since she started working for herself as a Travel Counsellor. This year she has faced a lot of challenges but despite covid essentially stopping her business she has kept going. She tells Sinéad how she kept her head above water and how the...

Social media star James Patrice has been entertaining us during lockdown with his Malahide woman sketches now he is teaming up with Ryan Andrews for a drive in park n party extravaganza at Malahide, Galway and Kildare this summer, James discussed his sketches, the new drive in event and he answered some silly questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up surrounded by music in a family of great entertainers it's no surprise Andy Dempsey would pursue a career in music and he is set for a bright future as his hit debut single Alive has been released to great acclaim. Sinéad caught up with Andy ahead of his performance on Saturday sets on LMFM's facebook page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2001 the late Danny O Brien had a vision to set up a centre that would assist disadvantaged families 20 years on the great work continues at Trim Family resource centre who have been a beacon of hope for the local community Sinéad met volunteer board member Gráinne Dunne who outlined the work the centre is doing today in the community and their plans to mark the milestone. Hosted on Acast. See...

Author Maeve Devoy from Lusk is encouraging children to unleash their creativity this summer and take part in a creative writing competition she is running, she explained how the competition works and she discussed her new collection of short stories ready to be released in the Autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Britney Spear's high profile conservatorship court battle being discussed Sinéad invited solicitor Elaine Byrne from Regan Mc Entee solicitors in Trim to discuss what a conservatorship is, why one is put in place and can you ever get out of one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our solo at home series in association with Droichead arts centre this week Drogheda folk singer/songwriter Sean Matthews is in focus, he discusses his upcoming new album 'Welcome to Balsgrove' juggling parenting duties he is a father of twin girls and writing his music in a 300 year old Martello Tower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath writer/director Randal Plunkett joined Sinéad for a chat about his latest movie 'The Green Sea' which was shot on location in Dunsany and stars Katherine Issabelle, Hazel Doupe telling the story of an American writer who lives a life of isolation until her world changes by the appearance of a strange young girl. Randal shared his inspiration behind the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Combining his love for toys and action figures with art Stephen Hurley aka Habitus Prime an artist and graphic designer from Dundalk has unveiled a brilliant art installation on Earl Street Dundalk featuring local legends from Dundalk immortalised as toy action figures. Stephen explained the concept and the process behind his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Sinéad met the happy baker Christina Keating from Kings Gala Kings country kitchen Kiltale she is featuring in Chef Randy Lewis latest video on his road trip adventure meeting food producers around the East coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week singer/songwriter Grainne Hunt takes over our Facebook page for Saturday sets Sineád caught up with her to discover how she got on in lockdown, her plans for new music and what we can expect from the set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ally Byrne from Mullingar's life was turned upside down when her husband was diagnosed with incurable cancer, she reached out to Sinéad to make a plea to support a fundraiser she is hoping will reach national attention and raise vital funds for cancer charities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HUH or how's your head clothing is on a mission to kickstart more conversations around mental health, founder of the company Mark Donnelly from Ashbourne told Sinéad about how he was inspired to set up the brand when he felt men his age were embarrassed about opening up about their feelings. He told us he is more focused on spreading the positive mental health message and supporting mental health...

The trashiest fashion competition is back, two schools in the local area Dundalk Grammar school and Dunshaughlin community college have made it to the final stages of the Junk Kouture competition Katie Brill from the show had the lowdown on the entries, the importance of fashion being more sustainable and how Junk Kouture can help launch careers in fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...